Iowa City, Iowa vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 30.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $137,271 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Iowa City, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher