Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Cave Creek, Arizona


The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 27.4% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $95,526 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Cave Creek
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% higher
      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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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