Sandy, Oregon vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 0.6% cheaper than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $49,718 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Sandy, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower