Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs New York, New York


The cost of living in New York, New York is 36.5% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $102,389 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in New York
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs New York, NY
Compared to Palm Desert, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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