Plattsburgh, New York vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 32.6% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,000 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, NY vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Plattsburgh, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher