Palm Desert, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 19.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $34,008 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in United States
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower