Cost of Living Calculator - Pearland, Texas vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 18.5% more expensive than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,892 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Pearland, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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