Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Ocean Shores, Washington


The cost of living in Ocean Shores, Washington is 23.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $57,449 in Ocean Shores, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Shores, Washington is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ocean Shores
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Ocean Shores, WA
Compared to Palm Desert, Ocean Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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