Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Sonora, California


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 11.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $66,498 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Sonora
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  38.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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