Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $54,821 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Palm Desert, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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