What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Midland, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 168% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Midland, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Midland, Michigan should increase to $72,138 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.

MIDLAND vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Midland, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 44.3% more expensive than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,138 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Midland, Michigan

Midland, MI vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Midland, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

47.8% higher

Health

5.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Midland, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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