Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 24.6% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $62,295 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Lincoln, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  38.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher