San Francisco, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 53.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $112,131 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to San Francisco, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% lower
      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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower