Palm Desert, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 11.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $44,291 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Palm Desert, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower