Cost of Living Calculator - Renton, Washington vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 14.6% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,056 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Renton, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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