Seaside, California vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 46.1% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $40,437 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Silver City
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Seaside, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  40.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower