Commack, New York vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 15.2% cheaper than Commack, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,382 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Commack, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Commack, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Commack, New York
Commack, NY vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Commack, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower