Palm Desert, California vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 29.7% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $129,717 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Napa
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% higher
      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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher