Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Middle River, Maryland


The cost of living in Middle River, Maryland is 17.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $41,520 in Middle River, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middle River, Maryland is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Middle River
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Middle River, MD
Compared to Palm Desert, Middle River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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