Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 36.5% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,958 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Las Cruces, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher