Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 60.4% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $160,432 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Owatonna, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  95.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher