Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 8.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,004 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Santa Fe, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher