Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Bluff, Illinois vs Santa Fe, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 5.3% cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,342 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Bluff, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff, IL vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Lake Bluff, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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