Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 11.6% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,781 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher