DeSoto, Texas vs. Paramount, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramount, California is 32.4% more expensive than DeSoto, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,214 in Paramount, California to maintain the standard of living you have in DeSoto, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramount, California is more expensive than DeSoto, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Paramount
than in DeSoto, Texas
Desoto, TX vs. Paramount, CA
Compared to Desoto, Paramount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower