Denver City, TX vs Santa Fe, TX

Denver City is moderately more affordable than Santa Fe, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Denver City scores 78 compared to 88 for Santa Fe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Santa Fe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Denver City is $973/month compared to $974/month in Santa Fe — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Denver City is more affordable at $184,000 median vs $290,200.

Median household income in Denver City is $84,333 compared to $95,815 in Santa Fe (-12%). While Santa Fe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Denver City spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Santa Fe.