Yakima, Washington vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 22.7% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,170 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Yakima, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher