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RALEIGH vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Palm Desert, California
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
20.6%
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$90,454
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.6% higher
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1.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
29.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
11.4% higher
Commute
42.0% higher
Health
7.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.1% higher
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