Pasadena, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 33.5% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $265,877 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher