Cost of Living Calculator - Sidney, Maine vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 31.4% more expensive than Sidney, Maine.

You would need a salary of $210,213 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sidney, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Sidney, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Sidney, Maine
Sidney, ME vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Sidney, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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