Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 11.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,629 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Raleigh, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher