Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 21.8% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $365,385 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Bluffton, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower