Arlington, Texas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 13.1% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,131 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Arlington, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower