Federal Way, Washington vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 15.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,506 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Federal Way, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower