Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 6.7% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,200 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower