Byron Center, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 20.5% more expensive than Byron Center, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $421,707 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Byron Center, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Byron Center, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Byron Center, Michigan
Byron Center, MI vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Byron Center, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher