Palm Desert, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 3.5% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $124,178 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Denver
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Palm Desert, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower