Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 34.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $153,400 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Boston
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Santa Fe, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher