Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 21.1% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $59,185 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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