Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 53.4% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $76,711 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, 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
84% more expensive in Poway
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Poway, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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