Palm Desert, California vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 4.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $127,078 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Palm Desert, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher