Del Mar, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 67.8% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $16,102 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Del Mar, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.8% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower