Tucson, Arizona vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 19.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,561 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Tucson, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher