Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Queen Creek, Arizona


The cost of living in Queen Creek, Arizona is 5.5% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $52,753 in Queen Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queen Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Queen Creek
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Queen Creek, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Queen Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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