Cost of Living Calculator - Pismo Beach, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 30.9% cheaper than Pismo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $51,862 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pismo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Pismo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Pismo Beach, California
Pismo Beach, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Pismo Beach, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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