Cost of Living Calculator - Porterville, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 28.1% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $108,895 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Porterville, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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