What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Fallbrook, California?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Fallbrook, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Fallbrook, California could decrease to $40,359 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.

FALLBROOK vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Fallbrook, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.3% cheaper than Fallbrook, California.

You would need a salary of $40,359 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fallbrook, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Fallbrook, California

Fallbrook, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Fallbrook, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Fallbrook, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fallbrook, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

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