Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 13.2% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,421 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lake Lure
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Lake Lure, NC
Compared to Santa Fe, Lake Lure is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  51.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower