Charleston, West Virginia vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 40.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,274 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Charleston, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  39.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher