Morris Plains, New Jersey vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 2.8% cheaper than Morris Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $72,876 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Morris Plains, New Jersey
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains, NJ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Morris Plains, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower