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Cost of Living Calculator - Gastonia, North Carolina vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 40.8% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,410 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Gastonia, Palm Desert is:
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  40.8% higher
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  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.1% higher
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  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
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  Personal
  6.7% higher
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