Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 9.4% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,229 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Santa Fe, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower