Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 52.7% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $45,797 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Little Rock, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher