Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Virginia vs Santa Fe, New Mexico


The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 14.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,480 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Sterling, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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