Madison, Mississippi vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 24.6% more expensive than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $62,311 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Madison, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower