What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to St. Louis Park, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to St. Louis Park, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota should increase to $86,485 in Palm Desert, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ST. LOUIS PARK vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Louis Park, Minnesota vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 15.3% more expensive than St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,485 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than St. Louis Park, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in St. Louis Park, Minnesota

St. Louis Park, MN vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to St. Louis Park, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% higher

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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St. Louis Park, Minnesota vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Louis Park, MN vs. Palm Desert, CA

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