Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 4.3% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $47,716 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Aurora
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Santa Fe, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower