Helena, Alabama vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 13.4% more expensive than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $97,552 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Helena, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  32.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher