Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 16.1% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $65,479 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tucson
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Santa Fe, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower