Kennebunk, Maine vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 5.6% more expensive than Kennebunk, Maine.

You would need a salary of $179,444 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennebunk, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Kennebunk, Maine
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
60% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, ME vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Kennebunk, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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