Palm Desert, California vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 14.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $172,227 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Palm Desert, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher