What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Santa Clarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Santa Clarita, California?

A salary of $30,000 in Santa Clarita, California could decrease to $25,119 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA CLARITA vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Clarita, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 16.3% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $25,119 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Santa Clarita, California

Santa Clarita, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Santa Clarita, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

0.9% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Clarita, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Clarita, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA

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