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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 38.6% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $30,721 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Altadena, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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