Palm Desert, California vs. St. George, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. George, Utah is 12.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $43,644 in St. George, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. George, Utah is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in St. George
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. St. George, UT
Compared to Palm Desert, St. George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower