Santee, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 22.9% cheaper than Santee, California.

You would need a salary of $83,302 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Santee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Santee, California
Santee, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Santee, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher