Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 35.6% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,386 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, 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
70% cheaper in Socorro
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Santa Fe, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower