Sun City West, Arizona vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.2% more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,622 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West, AZ vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Sun City West, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher