Santa Rosa, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 19.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $40,169 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Santa Rosa, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher