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Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 23.5% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $57,388 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Valley Center, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  23.5% lower
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  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
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  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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