Alamosa, Colorado vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 40.4% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,197 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Alamosa, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher