Palm Desert, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 10.1% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $11,684 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Palm Desert, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower