Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 7.6% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,184 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Homer
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Santa Fe, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  58.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher