El Paso, Texas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 39.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,038 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to El Paso, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher