Palm Desert, California vs. Rock Hill, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Hill, South Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $55,992 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Hill, South Carolina is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Rock Hill
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Rock Hill, SC
Compared to Palm Desert, Rock Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower