Fort Worth, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 23.3% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $145,439 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower