What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 200% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $114,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $145,269 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 27.4% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $145,269 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

170.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

8.3% lower

Health

14.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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