Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Miami Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Miami Beach, Florida is 5.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $71,235 in Miami Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami Beach, Florida is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Miami Beach
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Miami Beach, FL
Compared to Palm Desert, Miami Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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