Cost of Living Calculator - Huntsville, Alabama vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 36.2% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $102,131 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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