Pierre, South Dakota vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 34.1% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,765 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Pierre, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher