Palm Desert, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 10.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $26,891 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Carson City
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Palm Desert, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower