What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Janesville, Wisconsin should increase to $72,991 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.

JANESVILLE vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 46.0% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $72,991 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville, WI vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Janesville, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% higher

Commute

56.7% higher

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Janesville, WI vs. Palm Desert, CA

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