Cost of Living Calculator - New York, New York vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 26.7% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $256,376 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to New York, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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