Opelika, Alabama vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 28.7% more expensive than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $96,501 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Opelika, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower