McAllen, Texas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 44.7% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,036 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Mcallen, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher