Bethesda, Maryland vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 39.3% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $106,230 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Bethesda, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher