Wichita, Kansas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 39.7% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,868 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Wichita, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher