What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

A salary of $95,000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico should increase to $125,500 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA FE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 32.1% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $125,500 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Washington
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Santa Fe, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% higher

Commute

68.7% higher

Health

16.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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