Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 17.4% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,942 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower