Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 31.8% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,184 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Silver City
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to Santa Fe, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower