Houston, Texas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 19.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,529 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Houston, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher