Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 47.2% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $147,193 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, 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
52% more expensive in Seattle
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Fe, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher