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SAN FRANCISCO vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Palm Desert, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
49.4%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$45,553
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
14.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
74.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.2% higher
Commute
20.5% lower
Health
24.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.8% lower
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