Palm Desert, California vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 3.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $51,943 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Sandy
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Palm Desert, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower