Providence, Rhode Island vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 5.5% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $79,093 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Providence, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower