Arvada, Colorado vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 13.4% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,280 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Arvada, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower