Westwood, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 24.1% cheaper than Westwood, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,952 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Westwood, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Westwood, Massachusetts
Westwood, MA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Westwood, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% lower
      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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower