Los Lunas, New Mexico vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 42.9% more expensive than Los Lunas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,894 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Los Lunas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Los Lunas, New Mexico
Los Lunas, NM vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Los Lunas, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher