Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 8.1% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,028 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des_Plaines, IL vs. Santa_Fe, NM
Compared to Des_Plaines, Santa_Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower