Frisco, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 2.5% more expensive than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,245 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Frisco, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Frisco, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher