What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $80,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $98,406 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 23.0% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $98,406 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to State College, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.1% higher

Commute

73.3% higher

Health

30.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Palm Desert, CA

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