Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 32.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,175 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Seattle, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.8% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower