Lafayette, Indiana vs. Sandia Heights, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandia Heights, New Mexico is 60.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,353 in Sandia Heights, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandia Heights, New Mexico is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Sandia Heights
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Sandia Heights, NM
Compared to Lafayette, Sandia Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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