Cost of Living Calculator - Atchison, Kansas vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 73.2% more expensive than Atchison, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $86,606 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atchison, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Atchison, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Atchison, Kansas
Atchison, KS vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Atchison, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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