Cost of Living Calculator - Prior Lake, Minnesota vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 6.5% more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,233 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Prior Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake, MN vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Prior Lake, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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