What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

A salary of $250,000 in Knoxville, Tennessee should increase to $344,587 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.

KNOXVILLE vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 37.8% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $344,587 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, TN vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Knoxville, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% higher

Commute

53.8% higher

Health

10.5% lower

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Personal

17.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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