Palos Park, Illinois vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 5.1% cheaper than Palos Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,460 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Palos Park, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Palos Park, Illinois
Palos Park, IL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Palos Park, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower