Apex, North Carolina vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 0.6% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,309 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
8% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Apex, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher