Cost of Living Calculator - Minot, North Dakota vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 45.5% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $181,833 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Minot, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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