Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 27.4% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $36,316 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Santa Fe, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower