What is a pro or con of living in Palm Desert, Californiacompared to Ridgeland, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 112% more expensive in Palm Desert.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Desert, California copmared to Ridgeland, Mississippi?

A salary of $65,000 in Ridgeland, Mississippi should increase to $91,222 in Palm Desert, 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.

RIDGELAND vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 40.3% more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $91,222 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ridgeland, MS vs. Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Ridgeland, Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.3% higher

Commute

59.0% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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