Monterey, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 29.4% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $35,306 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Monterey, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  39.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher