What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Sarasota, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Sarasota, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Sarasota, Florida should increase to $90,015 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SARASOTA vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Sarasota, Florida vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 20.0% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $90,015 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota, FL vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Sarasota, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% higher

Commute

38.4% higher

Health

14.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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