Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 45.6% more expensive than Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $109,228 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Fort Atkinson, WI vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Fort Atkinson, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.