Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.8% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,875 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Apple Valley, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower