Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Santa Fe, Texas


The cost of living in Santa Fe, Texas is 22.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $57,996 in Santa Fe, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, Texas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Santa Fe, TX
Compared to Palm Desert, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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