Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 88.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $203,684 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
118% more expensive in San Jose
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.6% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  88.3% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower