Mesa, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 13.9% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $82,030 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Mesa, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  13.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
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  Personal
  5.9% higher
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