Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Apache Junction, Arizona


The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 18.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $60,972 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Apache Junction
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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