What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Rochester Hills, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Rochester Hills, Michigan?

A salary of $95,000 in Rochester Hills, Michigan should increase to $112,786 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.

ROCHESTER HILLS vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 18.7% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $112,786 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester Hills, MI vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Rochester Hills, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.4% higher

Commute

9.1% higher

Health

9.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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