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

Utilities are 58% more expensive in Palm Springs.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Anacortes, Washington should increase to $50,643 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.

ANACORTES vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Anacortes, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.3% more expensive than Anacortes, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,643 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anacortes, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Anacortes, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
58% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Anacortes, Washington

Anacortes, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Anacortes, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

58.2% higher

Commute

45.4% higher

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Anacortes, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anacortes, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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