Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 30.3% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,143 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower