Syracuse, New York vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 46.8% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,833 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Syracuse, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher