Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 71.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,764 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  95.6% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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