Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 12.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $33,632 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado 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 Denver
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Santa Fe, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower