Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Surprise, Arizona


The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 12.9% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $33,109 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, 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 Surprise
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Surprise, AZ
Compared to Palm Desert, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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