Palm Desert, California vs. Gilbert, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 0.6% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $49,676 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
32% cheaper in Gilbert
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower