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
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower