Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake in the Hills, Illinois is 8.5% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $45,746 in Lake in the Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake in the Hills, Illinois is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lake in the Hills
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Lake In The Hills, IL
Compared to Santa Fe, Lake In The Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  63.0% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower