Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Spokane is 16% more affordable than Santa Fe. A $75,000 salary in Santa Fe is equivalent to $62,821 in Spokane.
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. Santa Fe has a housing index of 153 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Santa Fe costs $480,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Santa Fe versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Santa Fe scores 103 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Santa Fe (95) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Santa Fe is $61,982 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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