Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Manhattan Beach, California


The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 209.6% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $619,109 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
434% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  209.6% higher
      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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  597.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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