Jackson, Michigan vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 65.4% more expensive than Jackson, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $124,045 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Jackson, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, MI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Jackson, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher