Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Connecticut vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 5.9% cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,598 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, CT vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Monroe, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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