Palm Desert, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 10.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $55,385 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher