Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 83.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $137,303 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, 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
172% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower