2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Palmdale, CA vs Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

Change Cities
Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Eldorado at Santa Fe or is it cheaper to live in Palmdale?
- Eldorado at Santa Fe is 30.7% less expensive than Palmdale.

Which city has more affordable housing, Eldorado at Santa Fe or Palmdale?
- Eldorado at Santa Fe housing costs are 14.4% more expensive than Palmdale housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Palmdale or is Health Care more affordable in Eldorado at Santa Fe.
- Health related expenses are 7.5% less in Eldorado at Santa Fe.
 Palmdale, CAEldorado at Santa Fe, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock112.0100
 Food & Groceries98.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.2100
 Housing144.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$459,600$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.3100
 Miscellaneous133.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?

In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.

Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate

Upgrade to Premium | See Example

Reviews for Palmdale    35 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for nine years and I haven't had any problems. The weather is hot during the summer we get real Summers during the winter it's cold and it's sometimes  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I have lived here for many years and I wish I could move elsewhere. I have lived on both the east and west sides of this city. The west side is supposedly better and I  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

I live in West Palmdale, right by the mall and i just love it. The area is in need of more restaurants, preferably steak houses, a good old fashion Chinese restaurant  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Palmdale

Reviews for Eldorado At Santa Fe    1 Reviews

I love both Santa Fe and Eldorado at Santa Fe. I enjoy the Southwestern architecture, weather of the high desert especially the monsoon season, the varied cultures, and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Eldorado At Santa Fe


Learn More About Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.