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SACRAMENTO vs. PALM DESERT
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Sacramento, California vs. Palm Desert, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
1.6%
more expensive
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$50,781
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
more expensive
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
8.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.2% higher
Commute
4.0% higher
Health
16.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.9% lower
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