Salina, Kansas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 53.0% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $45,906 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Salina, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher