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SCRANTON vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Palm Desert, California
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
56.3%
more expensive
than Scranton, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$103,177
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
more expensive
than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Scranton, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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3.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
408.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
11.6% higher
Commute
43.8% higher
Health
11.2% lower
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Personal
3.6% higher
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