Palm Desert, California vs. Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is 16.0% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $42,024 in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Pinetop-Lakeside
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Pinetop Lakeside, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Pinetop Lakeside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  52.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower