Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
26% cheaper
Cleveland is 26% more affordable than Santa Fe. A $75,000 salary in Santa Fe is equivalent to $55,769 in Cleveland.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Santa Fe sits at 153 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $480,000 in Santa Fe, a difference of $380,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,600 in Santa Fe.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Santa Fe scores 103. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are higher than Santa Fe (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $61,982 in Santa Fe. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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