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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 26.7% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $36,647 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Monrovia, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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