Palm Desert, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 7.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $83,077 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
31% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Palm Desert, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% lower
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher