What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Henderson, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 280% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Henderson, North Carolina?

A salary of $155,000 in Henderson, North Carolina should increase to $268,855 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HENDERSON vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Henderson, North Carolina vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 73.5% more expensive than Henderson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $268,855 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Henderson, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Henderson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson, NC vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Henderson, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

73.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

299.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

77.9% higher

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Henderson, North Carolina vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Henderson, NC vs. Palm Desert, CA

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