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


The cost of living in Ferndale, California is 6.9% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $69,850 in Ferndale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, California is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Ferndale, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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