Palm Desert, California vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 16.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $83,563 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Eureka
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower