What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to New Albany, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to New Albany, Ohio?

A salary of $75,000 in New Albany, Ohio should increase to $81,037 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW ALBANY vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

New Albany, Ohio vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 8.0% more expensive than New Albany, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $81,037 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Albany, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than New Albany, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in New Albany, Ohio

New Albany, OH vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to New Albany, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

42.1% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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New Albany, Ohio vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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