Palm Desert, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 29.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $110,397 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in San Diego
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher