Jefferson, Iowa vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 58.8% more expensive than Jefferson, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $119,081 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Jefferson, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Jefferson, Iowa
Jefferson, IA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Jefferson, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher