What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 134% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $75,593 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.

PITTSFIELD vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 51.2% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,593 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Pittsfield, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

142.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

77.5% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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