What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Manchester, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Manchester, New Hampshire?

A salary of $75,000 in Manchester, New Hampshire should increase to $87,963 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANCHESTER vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 17.3% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $87,963 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, NH vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Manchester, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

43.8% higher

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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