Phoenix, Arizona vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 4.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $83,901 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Phoenix, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher