Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 8.3% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,750 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
46% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% higher
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower