Denver, Colorado vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 10.8% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,225 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Denver, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher