Berkeley, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 48.2% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $38,869 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower