Cost of Living Calculator - Stillwater, Minnesota vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 12.2% more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $84,130 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, MN vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Stillwater, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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