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

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Palm Springs.

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

A salary of $33,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $43,978 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 33.3% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,978 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to State College, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.0% higher

Commute

79.2% higher

Health

30.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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