What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $22,341 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL BY THE SEA vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 55.3% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $22,341 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.2% higher

Commute

21.3% higher

Health

39.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

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