Cottonwood, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.9% more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,951 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cottonwood, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Cottonwood, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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