What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 179% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

A salary of $320,000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan should increase to $471,037 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.

KALAMAZOO vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 47.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $471,037 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Kalamazoo, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

37.5% higher

Health

4.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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