Dripping Springs, Texas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 21.6% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,803 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Dripping Springs, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher