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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 32.5% more expensive than Parker, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,255 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Parker, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Parker, Arizona
Parker, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Parker, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  96.6% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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