Cost of Living Calculator - Alhambra, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 25.9% cheaper than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $37,066 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs Palm_Desert, CA
Compared to Alhambra, Palm_Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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