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Cost of Living in Santa Fe, United States
Santa Fe is a city in United States, where a single person can expect to spend about $2,040 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $2,268 per month, or $1,670 outside the centre. Internet is fast at around 303 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Santa Fe scores 50/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 89°F and winter highs around 34°F, with roughly 329 sunny days a year.
Santa Fe Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Santa Fe
How Santa Fe Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Santa Fe ranks in the top 5% for healthcare, but sits in the bottom 10% for public transit. It costs more than 65% of them.
| Metric | Santa Fe | World rank | Rank in United States & Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $2,040 | #222 of 340 | #9 of 80 |
| Safety | 50/100 | #237 of 340 | #31 of 80 |
| Healthcare | 92/100 | #14 of 340 | #14 of 80 |
| Internet speed | 303 Mbps | #13 of 340 | #1 of 80 |
| Walkability | 55/100 | #166 of 340 | #28 of 80 |
| Public transit | 10/100 | #308 of 340 | #71 of 80 |
| Food scene | 85/100 | #64 of 340 | #13 of 80 |
| Air quality | 92/100 | #28 of 340 | #8 of 80 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Santa Fe
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Santa Fe.
- Niagara Falls, Canada — $1,700/mo, 17% cheaper, safety 80/100
- Quebec City, Canada — $1,609/mo, 21% cheaper, safety 85/100
- St. John's, Canada — $1,680/mo, 18% cheaper, safety 84/100
- Winnipeg, Canada — $1,631/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 70/100
Santa Fe FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Santa Fe?
A single person should budget around $2,040 per month in Santa Fe, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Santa Fe?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Santa Fe averages $2,268 per month, dropping to about $1,670 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $3,565.
Is Santa Fe safe?
Santa Fe scores 50/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 78/100.
How fast is the internet in Santa Fe?
Median download speeds in Santa Fe are around 303 Mbps — fast for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 25 coworking spaces in the city.
Does United States offer a digital nomad visa?
United States does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders should check current entry requirements before traveling.
What is the weather like in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe sees summer highs around 89°F and winter highs near 34°F, with about 329 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 53 days.
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