Livermore, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 32.1% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $67,894 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Livermore, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower