Columbus, Ohio vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 54.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $111,500 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Columbus, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher