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MONTEREY vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
55.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.8% higher
Commute
36.6% higher
Health
39.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.8% higher
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