Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Montecito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montecito, California is 326.4% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $213,202 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montecito, 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
653% more expensive in Montecito
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Montecito, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Montecito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  326.4% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower