Cost of Living Calculator - Marana, Arizona vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 14.7% more expensive than Marana, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $57,335 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marana, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Marana, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Marana, Arizona
Marana, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Marana, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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