Madison, Wisconsin vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 12.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,213 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Madison, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher