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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 0.9% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,629 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Miami, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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