Detroit, Michigan vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 28.5% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,114 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Detroit, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  609.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  55.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher