Basalt, Colorado vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.4% cheaper than Basalt, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,614 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Basalt, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Basalt, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, CO vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Basalt, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower