Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 41.8% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $92,140 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Arlington
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Santa Fe, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher