Palm Desert, California vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 2.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $107,595 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
12% cheaper in Boca Raton
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Palm Desert, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% lower
      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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher