Columbia, Missouri vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 49.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $74,499 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Columbia, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  76.3% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher