Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 40.9% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,457 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Cedar Falls, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher