El Cajon, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 16.7% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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