Cost of Living Calculator - Jefferson City, Missouri vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 48.1% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $111,061 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  85.3% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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