Austin, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 4.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,720 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Austin, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
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  Personal
  4.7% higher
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