Palm Desert, California vs. Twin Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twin Falls, Idaho is 26.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $99,583 in Twin Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twin Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Twin Falls
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Twin Falls, ID
Compared to Palm Desert, Twin Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower