There are 9 independent living communities in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Independent living costs in New Mexico range from about $35 to $113 daily, with an average expenditure running approximately $64. The per month expense averages about $1,925 and ranges between $1,045 and $3,382. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $23,100, which is on par with the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Santa Fe ranges from $1,980 per month up to $3,204 per month. The average cost is around $2,393 per month, or about $28,710 per year.
Santa Fe is a mid-size city in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, and also the state's capital. With 1,542,315 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area and 122,813 residing in the city, it is the 3rd biggest city in the state. 32% of the residents are 55 and over.
Santa Fe has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a median per capita income of $33,000 and a median household income is $55,000 (the New Mexico state average is $38,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.79% and the average home price is $228,000, which is relatively higher than the New Mexico average of $184,500.
Santa Fe has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets ideal amounts of rain each year. Santa Fe has a moderate crime rate and poor air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.