Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Farmington, New Mexico


The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 35.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $32,249 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Farmington
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Farmington, NM
Compared to Santa Maria, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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