Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Las Vegas, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Vegas, New Mexico is 73.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $20,247 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Las Vegas, NM
Compared to Santa Monica, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  60.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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