Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.5% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $113,509 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Austin
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Austin, TX
Compared to Santa Fe, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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