What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $75,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado should increase to $85,526 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 14.0% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $85,526 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Colorado Springs, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.5% higher

Commute

32.3% higher

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Colorado Springs, CO vs. Palm Desert, CA

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