Darien, Illinois vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 1.4% more expensive than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,068 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Darien, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower