Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Golden Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Golden Valley, Arizona is 27.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $36,397 in Golden Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Golden Valley, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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