Cost of Living Calculator - Texas City, Texas vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 50.6% more expensive than Texas City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,305 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Texas City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Texas City, Texas
Texas City, TX vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Texas City, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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