Tucson, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 29.0% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,525 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Tucson, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher