Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Ithaca, New York


The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 20.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $39,838 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Ithaca, NY
Compared to Palm Desert, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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