Georgetown, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 5.5% more expensive than Georgetown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,733 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Georgetown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Georgetown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Georgetown, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher