Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 10.7% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,351 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
67% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher