Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 22.2% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $27,232 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Detroit
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Santa Fe, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  122.3% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower