Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 28.1% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,947 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in El Paso
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Santa Fe, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower