Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Valley Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 41.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $70,789 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, 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
52% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Valley Center, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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