Niskayuna, New York vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 22.2% more expensive than Niskayuna, New York.

You would need a salary of $183,234 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niskayuna, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Niskayuna, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, NY vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Niskayuna, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher