McKinney, Texas vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 12.3% more expensive than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,750 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Mckinney, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher