Cost of Living Calculator - Baytown, Texas vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 47.9% more expensive than Baytown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,743 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baytown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Baytown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, TX vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Baytown, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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