Gainesville, Florida vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 37.2% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,611 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  37.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  54.4% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
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  Personal
  8.9% higher
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