Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Adel, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Adel, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,167 in Adel, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Adel, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Adel
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Adel, IA
Compared to Santa Fe, Adel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher