Joshua Tree, California vs. Golden Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden Valley, Arizona is 13.3% cheaper than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $65,019 in Golden Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, CA vs. Golden Valley, AZ
Compared to Joshua Tree, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower