Cost of Living Calculator - Miami Beach, Florida vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 5.3% more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,964 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, FL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Miami Beach, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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