Boulder, Colorado vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 26.3% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,844 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Boulder, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
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  Personal
  2.8% lower
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