Boyne City, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 44.6% more expensive than Boyne City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,307 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boyne City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Boyne City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Boyne City, Michigan
Boyne City, MI vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Boyne City, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher