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COSTA MESA vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison
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Costa Mesa, California vs. Palm Desert, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
30.5%
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$34,730
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
55.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.1% higher
Commute
18.0% higher
Health
6.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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