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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 49.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $126,537 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  49.4% lower
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  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
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  Personal
  12.8% lower
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