Cost of Living Calculator - Imperial, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.6% more expensive than Imperial, California.

You would need a salary of $89,666 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Imperial, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Imperial, California
Imperial, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Imperial, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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