Cities Similar to Palm Desert, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Palm Desert, CA
1. Yucaipa, CA
53,947 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$560K
Rent estimate
$1,700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Beaumont, CA
58,463 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$530K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Cathedral City, CA
52,356 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$477K
Rent estimate
$1,730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Northglenn, CO
38,164 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$506K
Rent estimate
$1,860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Palm Springs, CA
45,218 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$613K
Rent estimate
$1,810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Syracuse, UT
37,022 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$577K
Rent estimate
$1,920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Broomfield, CO
76,860 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$561K
Rent estimate
$1,980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Perris, CA
80,603 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$521K
Rent estimate
$1,990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Paramount, CA
51,072 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$637K
Rent estimate
$1,880/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. San Jacinto, CA
55,440 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$509K
Rent estimate
$2,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Palm Desert
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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