Dubuque, Iowa vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 50.6% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,305 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Dubuque, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher