Washington, District of Columbia vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 24.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $128,685 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Washington, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher