Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 69.4% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $84,705 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
579% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Gary, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  654.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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