Cave Creek, Arizona vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 27.5% cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,236 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Cave Creek, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher