Marina del Rey, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 40.6% cheaper than Marina del Rey, California.

You would need a salary of $29,702 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina del Rey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Marina del Rey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Marina del Rey, California
Marina Del Rey, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Marina Del Rey, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower