Salem, Oregon vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 11.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,143 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Salem, 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher