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Santa FevsChicago

Moving from Santa Fe to Chicago will cost approximately $43,197 more on median home prices (9.0% higher). Monthly rent is $180 more expensive in Chicago. Median income is 27.6% higher in Chicago, helping offset housing costs.

Housing
9.0% more
Rent
9.0% more
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Chicago

Side-by-Side Comparison

Origin

Santa Fe, NM

Median Home Price$482,077
Monthly Rent$2,009
Median Income$57,366
Population84,112
Destination

Chicago, IL

Median Home Price
$525,274+9.0%
Monthly Rent
$2,189+9.0%
Median Income
$73,194+27.6%
Population2,720,556
Housing

Rent History & Trends

Understanding how rental prices have changed over time helps predict future affordability and make informed decisions about your move.

Santa Fe

2015N/A
2020$1,463
2025$2,009

Chicago

2015$1,513
2020$1,592
2025$2,189

Annual Cost of Living

A comprehensive breakdown of annual living expenses helps you budget effectively for your new life in Chicago.

Santa Fe

Housing$8,199
Food$5,954
Transport$13,126
Healthcare$7,931
Total$48,804

Chicago

Housing$7,516
Food$5,442
Transport$13,003
Healthcare$12,465
Total$50,964
Costs

Key Insights

9.0%
Housing Cost
more expensive in Chicago
$180
Monthly Rent Difference
additional cost per month
27.6%
Income Level
higher median income

Demographics

Santa Fe

Population84,112
Median Age44.1 yrs
Violent Crime Rate821 per 100k
Property Crime Rate2772 per 100k

Chicago

Population2,720,556
Median Age34.2 yrs
Violent Crime Rate345 per 100k
Property Crime Rate1393 per 100k

Safety & Crime Statistics

Santa Fe

821
Violent Crime Rate (per 100k)
2772
Property Crime Rate (per 100k)

Chicago

345
Violent Crime Rate (per 100k)
1393
Property Crime Rate (per 100k)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Chicago or Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is 9.0% cheaper for housing than Chicago. The median home price in Santa Fe is $482,077 compared to $525,274 in Chicago.

What is the rent difference between Santa Fe and Chicago?

Monthly rent in Chicago averages $2,189, while Santa Fe averages $2,009. That's a difference of $180 per month, or $2,160 annually.

How do incomes compare between Santa Fe and Chicago?

The median household income in Chicago is $73,194, which is 27.6% higher than Santa Fe's median of $57,366.

Which city is safer: Santa Fe or Chicago?

Santa Fe has a violent crime rate of 821 per 100k residents, while Chicago has 345 per 100k. Chicago is statistically safer.

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