Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is 48.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,954 in Santa Teresa, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Teresa, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Santa Teresa
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Teresa, NM
Compared to Seattle, Santa Teresa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower