Santa Clara, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 47.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,265 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher