Santa Fe vs La Paz — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Country	United States	Mexico
Nomad score	6.1 / 10	6.4 / 10
Cost of living	$4,650 / mo	$2,289 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	20° / 7°C	19° / 6°C
Air quality (AQI)	31 Good	31 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Average high	18.6°C	16.7°C
Average low	5.8°C	5.6°C
Precipitation	25 mm / mo	28 mm / mo
Sunshine	334 h / mo	335 h / mo
Humidity	45%	44%
Rain days	4.4 / mo	5 / mo
Wind speed	26.6 km/h	26.1 km/h

US Santa Fe · average high by month

J 4 F 8 M 13 A 19 M 24 J 29 J 31 A 30 S 27 O 20 N 12 D 8

MX La Paz · average high by month

J 3 F 6 M 10 A 17 M 22 J 27 J 29 A 28 S 25 O 18 N 10 D 7

Air quality

Air quality
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
US AQI	31	31
PM2.5	1.5 µg/m³	1.5 µg/m³
PM10	1.8 µg/m³	1.8 µg/m³
Ozone	44 µg/m³	44 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	5.0	3.1
Local Payment Services	9.0	5.7
Startup Scene	5.2	3.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Air Conditioning	7.9	7.5
Green Spaces	7.1	4.1
Natural Disaster Risk	6.8	5.3
Noise Pollution	7.4	6.2
Seasonal Variety	7.5	3.8
Weather	8.0	7.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Mobile Network Coverage	8.2	7.6
Power Grid Reliability	8.6	7.1
Public WiFi Availability	6.6	4.8
VPN Reliability	8.8	7.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Accommodation Cost	3.0	5.9
Cost of Living	3.8	6.5
Currency Stability	9.4	7.0
Entertainment Cost	4.1	6.1
Food & Groceries	4.0	6.7
Gym Membership Cost	4.7	6.1
Transportation Cost	4.2	6.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Culture	8.4	7.1
Indoors Fun	5.9	5.0
Language Learning Opportunities	3.9	6.2
Local Experiences & Tours	7.4	7.9
Nightlife	4.4	5.5
Outdoors & Nature	8.8	8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Nomad Events & Meetups	4.3	4.7
Nomad Friendly	5.9	7.1
Online Community Presence	4.3	5.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Cafes with WiFi	6.4	6.9
Coworking Spaces Availability	4.9	5.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.5	6.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.9	4.8
Internet Speed	7.8	7.3
Local SIM Card Availability	8.8	7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Fitness Facilities	6.7	6.9
Food Scene	7.6	7.8
Healthy Food Options	7.7	7.7
Yoga Studios	7.4	7.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Healthcare	5.7	7.0
Healthcare Affordability	4.0	8.1
Healthcare Quality	7.8	6.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.7	3.2
Ease of Business Registration	6.8	4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account	5.9	4.4
Freedom of Speech	9.2	6.0
Political Stability	8.0	6.3
Tax Friendliness	5.1	4.9
Visa Ease	5.6	7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Air Quality	7.3	7.4
Cleanliness	7.3	6.8
Environmental Quality	8.0	7.2
Family Friendly	7.1	7.0
Language Barrier	9.4	5.1
Work-Life Balance	7.6	7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Female Friendly	8.1	7.3
Racial Tolerance	8.0	7.0
Safety	7.5	7.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Airport Connectivity	5.3	6.6
Cycling	4.8	4.4
Intercity Travel Options	5.2	5.9
Public Transit	3.3	4.3
Ride-sharing Services	6.2	6.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.3	5.7
Walkability	5.8	6.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Coworking Quality	5.6	5.5
Freelance Ecosystem	5.0	5.0
Networking Opportunities	5.3	5.1
Remote Job Opportunities	5.3	5.0
Time Zone Favorability	7.6	7.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Jeans	$65 per pair	$46 per pair
Summer Dress	$55 per dress	$34 per dress
Running Shoes	$100 per pair	$86 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Dining Out	$80 per month	$57 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Cinema Ticket	$14 per ticket	$5.72 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Coffee	$4.75 per cup	$2.58 per cup
Beer	$7.00 per pint	$2.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$16 per meal	$6.87 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$75 per meal	$46 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$11 per meal	$8.58 per meal
Apples	$2.79 per kg	$2.29 per kg
Bread	$3.50 per loaf	$1.43 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.79 per bottle	$0.86 per bottle
Milk	$3.99 per liter	$1.26 per liter
Rice	$1.89 per kg	$1.14 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$6.49 per kg	$6.87 per kg
Beef	$7.29 per kg	$11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$18 per bottle	$14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Groceries	$400 per month	$200 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Health Insurance	$150 per month	$69 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Doctor Visit (GP)	$120 per visit	$34 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$12 per purchase	$8.58 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Housing	$1,100 per month	$286 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,250 per month	$486 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,000 per month	$1,030 per month
Coworking Space	$250 per month	$200 per month
Coliving Space	$1,000 per month	$572 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Internet & Mobile	$100 per month	$40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Leisure Activities	$50 per month	$11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Haircut	$25 per visit	$11 per visit
Laundry	$8.00 per kg	$5.72 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Mobile Plan	$55 per month	$17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$70 per month	$34 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$15 one-time	$11 one-time
Gym Membership	$50 per month	$40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$20 per hour	$14 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Transportation	$30 per month	$29 per month
Taxi Start	$3.50 per trip	$1.72 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.75 per km	$0.69 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$45 per month	$34 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$12 per trip	$4.58 per trip
Gasoline	$3.79 per liter	$1.26 per liter
Scooter Rental	$35 per month	$23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	US Santa Fe	MX La Paz
Utilities	$150 per month	$86 per month