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

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Palm Desert.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Larkspur, California could decrease to $21,278 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.

LARKSPUR vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Larkspur, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 57.4% cheaper than Larkspur, California.

You would need a salary of $21,278 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Larkspur, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Larkspur, California

Larkspur, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Larkspur, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Larkspur, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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