Santa Monica, California vs. Sandia Heights, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandia Heights, New Mexico is 53.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $35,197 in Sandia Heights, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandia Heights, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Sandia Heights
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Sandia_Heights, NM
Compared to Santa_Monica, Sandia_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower