Cost of Living Calculator - La Center, Washington vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 8.4% cheaper than La Center, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,714 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Center, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than La Center, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in La Center, Washington
La Center, WA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to La Center, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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