Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 74.4% more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $87,218 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Albert Lea, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher