Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 3.5% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,632 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Santa Fe, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower