Palm Springs, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 14.8% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $63,901 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Palm Springs, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher