Minot, North Dakota vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 34.3% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,138 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Minot, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher