Cost of Living Calculator - Tucumcari, New Mexico vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 48.4% more expensive than Tucumcari, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,205 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Tucumcari, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Tucumcari, New Mexico
Tucumcari, NM vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Tucumcari, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.