Delray Beach, Florida vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 17.4% more expensive than Delray Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,698 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Delray Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Delray Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach, FL vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Delray Beach, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower