Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Forrest City, Arkansas


The cost of living in Forrest City, Arkansas is 46.6% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $26,721 in Forrest City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forrest City, Arkansas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Forrest City
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Forrest City, AR
Compared to Palm Desert, Forrest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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