Essex, Connecticut vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.4% cheaper than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $46,304 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Essex, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Essex, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower