Cost of Living Calculator - Orem, Utah vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 11.8% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $55,882 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Orem, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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