Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 9.7% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $225,653 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Alpharetta, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher