What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Asheville, North Carolina should increase to $63,292 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.

ASHEVILLE vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 26.6% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,292 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Asheville, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

44.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.8% higher

Commute

57.1% higher

Health

29.0% lower

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Asheville, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA

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