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ROCKVILLE vs. PALM DESERT
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Rockville, Maryland vs. Palm Desert, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
11.5%
cheaper
than Rockville, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$66,350
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Rockville, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
12.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
29.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% higher
Commute
6.0% lower
Health
0.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% higher
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