Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 14.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $114,343 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Charlotte, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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