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SAN CARLOS vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Carlos, California vs. Palm Desert, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
61.4%
cheaper
than San Carlos, California.
You would need a salary of
$27,805
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
61.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
16.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
80.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.4% higher
Commute
12.7% lower
Health
25.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.5% lower
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