What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

A salary of $125,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona could decrease to $108,562 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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 13.2% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $108,562 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Scottsdale, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

15.2% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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