What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $140,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $187,884 in Palm Springs, 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.

CHARLOTTE vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 34.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $187,884 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Charlotte, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.9% higher

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA

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