What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Mirage, Californiacompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Rancho Mirage.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Mirage, California copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $80,000 in Palm Desert, California should increase to $95,806 in Rancho Mirage, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALM DESERT vs. RANCHO MIRAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 19.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $95,806 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Rancho Mirage
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Rancho Mirage, CA

Compared to Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palm Desert, CA vs. Rancho Mirage, CA

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