Arlington, Virginia vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 29.5% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $246,906 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Arlington, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% lower
      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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower