Lafayette, Indiana vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 43.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,788 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher