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Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Seattle, Washington

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 35.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $135,870 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Seattle
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Palm Desert, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
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  35.9% higher
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  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.8% higher
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  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
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  Personal
  14.3% higher
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