Ridgecrest, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 28.5% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $64,256 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher