What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Yakima, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 95% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Yakima, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Yakima, Washington should increase to $108,019 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.

YAKIMA vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Yakima, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 44.0% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,019 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Yakima, Washington

Yakima, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Yakima, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.9% higher

Commute

53.8% higher

Health

0.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Yakima, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Yakima, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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