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PALM DESERT vs. SAN DIEGO
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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
$116,891
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
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Renter
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Food
10.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
82.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.9% lower
Commute
4.5% lower
Health
1.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% higher
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