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

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Palm Springs.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Junction, Colorado should increase to $69,688 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.

GRAND JUNCTION vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 39.4% more expensive than Grand Junction, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,688 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Junction, CO vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Grand Junction, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

67.9% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Junction, Colorado vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Junction, CO vs. Palm Springs, CA

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