Tumwater, Washington vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 4.6% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,046 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Tumwater, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher