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Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 7.5% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $214,970 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Modesto, Palm Desert is:
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  7.5% higher
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  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
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  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
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  Personal
  3.9% higher
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