Auburn, Washington vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 14.0% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,973 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Auburn, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower