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BOSTON vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Palm Desert, California
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
19.5%
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$60,384
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Boston, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.5% lower
Commute
4.6% lower
Health
2.7% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
18.6% lower
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