Leawood, Kansas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 6.2% cheaper than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,922 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Leawood, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Leawood, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower