Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Santa Fe, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 28.8% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,864 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Buffalo, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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