Houghton, Michigan vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 32.7% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $99,534 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Houghton, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher