Arroyo Grande, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.3% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $120,999 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher