Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 11.6% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,211 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Arlington
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Santa Fe, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher