Denver, Colorado vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 3.4% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $14,495 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Denver, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher