Prescott, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 1.1% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,860 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
58% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Prescott, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher