Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 4.4% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,930 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Tumwater
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Santa Fe, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower