Galax, Virginia vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 55.7% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,803 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Galax, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher