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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 $117,281 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:
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  56.3% higher
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  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.6% higher
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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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