Palm Desert, California vs. Nashville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 16.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $417,409 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Nashville
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Nashville, TN
Compared to Palm Desert, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower