Cost of Living Calculator - Midland, Texas vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 34.7% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,073 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Midland, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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