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PALM DESERT vs. PHOENIX
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Phoenix, Arizona

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 12.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $748,110 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs Phoenix, AZ

Compared to Palm Desert, Phoenix is:

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12.0% lower

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2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

6.0% higher

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Personal

4.8% lower

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