Fontana, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 1.8% cheaper than Fontana, California.

You would need a salary of $58,903 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fontana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Fontana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Fontana, California
Fontana, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Fontana, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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