Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Idaho vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 31.5% more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $98,642 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Lewiston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, ID vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lewiston, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% higher
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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