Bellingham, Washington vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.5% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,146 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Bellingham, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower