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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 7.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $46,048 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Riverside, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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