Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 12.9% cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,321 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Gig Harbor, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.6% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower