Santa Fe County, NM Cost of Living


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Santa Fe cost of living score
112
More expensive
12.0% higher
than the US average
26.7% higher
than the New Mexico average
Santa Fe New Mex County, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.0% higher than the U.S. average and 26.7% higher than the average for New Mexico.

Santa Fe County, NM

Housing costs in Santa Fe?
A typical home costs $490,000, which is 44.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 83.5% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Fe costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.4% more than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Santa Fe?
To live comfortably in Santa Fe New Mex County, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $93,960 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, NM County has a high cost of living compared to the national average. According to data, the median house value in Santa Fe is $490,000, which is more than 45% higher than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the Cost of Living index in Santa Fe County is 112, which is 12 points higher than the US average of 100. These figures demonstrate how expensive it can be to live in Santa Fe County and help explain why it may not be an ideal destination for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta FeNew MexicoUnited States
  112.088.4100.0
  100.793.3100
  82.282.6100.0
  152.284.3100.0
  $490,000$267,100$338,100
  100.7%100.4%100.0%
  85.284.6100.0
  106.985.5100.0

   100=National Average

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