Dayton, Ohio vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 73.7% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $138,959 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
415% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Dayton, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  599.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher