Boston, Massachusetts vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 25.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $245,226 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Boston, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower