Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 47.0% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,860 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Boulder
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Santa Fe, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher