Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,408 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Ames
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Ames, IA
Compared to Santa Fe, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  47.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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