What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Montpelier, Vermont?

Median Home Cost is 103% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Montpelier, Vermont?

A salary of $75,000 in Montpelier, Vermont should increase to $100,551 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.

MONTPELIER vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Montpelier, Vermont vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 34.1% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $100,551 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Montpelier, Vermont

Montpelier, VT vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Montpelier, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

94.2% higher

Health

32.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Montpelier, Vermont vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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