Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 25.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $94,163 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Albuquerque, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher