Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, New Hampshire vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 4.7% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $78,562 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Salem, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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