What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Vernon, Washington should increase to $57,179 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.

MOUNT VERNON vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 14.4% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,179 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Mount Vernon, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

63.9% higher

Commute

39.0% higher

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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