Palm Desert, California vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 15.6% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $42,186 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Coral, Florida is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Cape Coral
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Cape Coral, FL
Compared to Palm Desert, Cape Coral is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower