Lancaster, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 7.4% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $107,391 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher