Gilbert, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 0.7% more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,261 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
47% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Gilbert, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher