Cost of Living Calculator - Apache Junction, Arizona vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 23.0% more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,256 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Apache Junction, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Apache Junction, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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