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AUSTIN vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs Palm Desert, California

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

You would need a salary of $71,580 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

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4.6% lower

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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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