Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Vail, Colorado


The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 51.1% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $52,883 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Vail
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Vail, CO
Compared to Palm Desert, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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