Chula Vista, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 17.3% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $41,360 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Chula Vista, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher