Cost of Living Calculator - Memphis, Tennessee vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 59.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $31,871 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Memphis, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  312.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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