Irvine, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 31.8% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $68,194 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Irvine, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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