Cost of Living Calculator - Altamont, New York vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 16.1% more expensive than Altamont, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,036 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altamont, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Altamont, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Altamont, New York
Altamont, NY vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Altamont, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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