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Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 4.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $78,314 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Columbia, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  4.4% higher
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  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
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  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  11.5% lower
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