Jacksonville, Florida vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 31.1% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,552 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher