Metairie, Louisiana vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 10.1% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,609 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Metairie, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher