Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 122.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $164,747 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Kensington
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Kensington, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.6% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher