Travel Nursing in Santa Fe, NM

Travel nursing in Santa Fe, NM — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Santa Fe

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Santa Fe

Prices in New Mexico run 8% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall92.28% lower
Housing73.626% lower
Utilities77.922% lower
Groceries and goods96.14% lower
Services98.51% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Santa Fe

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,235HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,365HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,630HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,060HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,066Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a New Mexico nursing license?
New Mexico is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Santa Fe expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, New Mexico runs housing 26% below and utilities 22% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Santa Fe?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Santa Fe is $1,365 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.