Cost of Living Calculator - Mill Valley, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 55.0% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $45,009 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Mill Valley, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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