Pekin, Illinois vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 51.2% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,597 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
418% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Pekin, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher