Friday Harbor, Washington vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 8.8% cheaper than Friday Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,606 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Friday Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Friday Harbor, Washington
Friday Harbor, WA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Friday Harbor, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower