Palm Desert, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 42.7% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $107,004 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  42.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% lower
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