Palm Desert, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 12.6% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $43,725 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Palm Desert, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher