Palmdale, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 13.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $43,346 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Palmdale, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  55.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher