Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Tapps, Washington vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 15.4% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,324 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lake Tapps, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.6% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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