Covington, Washington vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 10.3% cheaper than Covington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,266 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Covington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Covington, Washington
Covington, WA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Covington, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.2% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower