What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Juneau, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Juneau, Alaska?

A salary of $80,000 in Juneau, Alaska should increase to $93,730 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.

JUNEAU vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Juneau, Alaska vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 17.2% more expensive than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $93,730 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, AK vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Juneau, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.1% higher

Commute

80.4% higher

Health

31.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Juneau, Alaska vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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