Mission, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 57.3% more expensive than Mission, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,662 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Mission, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Mission, Texas
Mission, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Mission, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher