Palm Desert, California vs. Nevada City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nevada City, California is 8.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $81,619 in Nevada City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nevada City, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% more expensive in Nevada City
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Nevada City, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Nevada City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher