Waco, Texas vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 44.5% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,856 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Waco, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher