Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 10.2% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,421 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Salem
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Santa Fe, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower