Baltimore, Maryland vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 35.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,107 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher