Schenectady, New York vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 22.6% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $91,935 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Schenectady, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher