Palm Desert, California vs. Santa Paula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 10.2% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $66,121 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Paula
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower