Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 144.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $586,947 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, 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
227% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.6% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  72.8% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower