Durham, North Carolina vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 16.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $152,000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Durham, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher