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

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $155,000 in Palm Desert, California should increase to $306,235 in San Francisco, 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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 97.6% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $306,235 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Palm Desert, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

289.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

31.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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