Escondido, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 15.2% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $229,018 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Escondido, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher