San Antonio, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 37.5% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,146 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher