Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 14.5% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,763 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower