Santa Fe, New Mexico
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.84 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.23 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,943, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Santa Fe's cost-of-living index of 95 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.84
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,943
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$12.95
Combo meal
Electricity
14.7¢
per kWh · ~$132/mo
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/yr
Median Household Income
$74,689
39.9% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.02 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.81 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.90 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.02 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.13 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.69 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.38 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.68 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.07 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.88 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.34 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.42 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.86 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.79 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.68 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.95 | $5.02 | +27.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.31 | $7.81 | +23.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.80 | $6.90 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.47 | $2.02 | +37.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.12 | $5.13 | +24.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.50 | $11.69 | +37.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.76 | $5.38 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.04 | $4.68 | +15.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.50 | $5.07 | +12.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.22 | $2.88 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.78 | $2.34 | +31.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.34 | $7.42 | +39.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.12 | $4.86 | +18.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.52 | $5.79 | +28.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.32 | $8.68 | +37.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$12.95
Casual Dining
$23.71
Monthly Spend
$392.48
+3.88% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.03
$12.95
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $9.06
$13.99
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $9.71
$14.50
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.27
$5.93
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Average 1BR: $1,593/mo · 2BR: $2,293/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
62k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,177
$61k/yr
Top Sector
Leisure & Hospitality
Household vs Worker Pay
$75k
household median
Employment by Sector — Santa Fe
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$38k/yr
~$67k/yr
~$46k/yr
~$80k/yr
~$55k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 35049
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,074/wk · $108k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$734/wk · $38k/yr
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