Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 43.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,682 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher