Madison, Alabama vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 15.7% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $115,736 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Madison, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher