What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $76,500 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $62,734 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.

WASHINGTON vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 18.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $62,734 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Washington, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Palm Desert, CA

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