Benicia, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 22.0% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $99,471 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Benicia, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower