What is a pro or con of living in Santa Fe, New Mexicocompared to Manhattan, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Santa Fe.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico copmared to Manhattan, Kansas?

A salary of $208,000 in Manhattan, Kansas should increase to $277,984 in Santa Fe, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANHATTAN vs. SANTA FE
Cost of Living Comparison

Manhattan, Kansas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 33.6% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $277,984 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Manhattan, Kansas

Manhattan, KS vs. Santa Fe, NM

Compared to Manhattan, Santa Fe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

19.7% higher

Health

21.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Manhattan, Kansas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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Manhattan, KS vs. Santa Fe, NM

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