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Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 4.2% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $260,549 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  4.2% higher
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  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
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  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
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  Personal
  1.5% higher
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