San Juan Capistrano, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 27.9% cheaper than San Juan Capistrano, California.

You would need a salary of $36,048 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than San Juan Capistrano, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to San Juan Capistrano, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher