Sedona, Arizona vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 13.0% cheaper than Sedona, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $104,366 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sedona, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Sedona, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, AZ vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Sedona, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher