Palmdale, California vs. Los Lunas, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Lunas, New Mexico is 34.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $49,278 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Lunas, New Mexico is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Los Lunas
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Los Lunas, NM
Compared to Palmdale, Los Lunas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower