Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Rio Verde, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Verde, Arizona is 25.0% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Rio Verde, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Verde, Arizona is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Rio Verde
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Rio Verde, AZ
Compared to Santa Fe, Rio Verde is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower