Palm Desert, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 32.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $33,806 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Palm Desert, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  6.3% lower
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