Cost of Living Calculator - West Bend, Wisconsin vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 32.4% more expensive than West Bend, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $99,277 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than West Bend, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend, WI vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to West Bend, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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