Cost of Living Calculator - Westwood, Massachusetts vs Desert Palms, California


The cost of living in Desert Palms, California is 20.2% cheaper than Westwood, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,847 in Desert Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Palms, California is cheaper than Westwood, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Desert Palms
than in Westwood, Massachusetts
Westwood, MA vs Desert Palms, CA
Compared to Westwood, Desert Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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