Cost of Living Calculator - Golden Valley, Arizona vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 37.4% more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,687 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Golden Valley, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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