Cost of Living Calculator - Socorro, New Mexico vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 196.9% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $222,650 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
864% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Socorro, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.9% higher
      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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  781.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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