Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 10.4% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $165,537 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Chesapeake, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher