What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Moscow, Idaho?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Moscow, Idaho?

A salary of $65,566 in Moscow, Idaho should increase to $88,346 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.

MOSCOW vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Moscow, Idaho vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 34.7% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $88,346 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Moscow, Idaho

Moscow, ID vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Moscow, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.1% higher

Commute

100.5% higher

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Moscow, Idaho vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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