Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 7.0% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,509 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Santa Fe, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower