Cost of Living Calculator - Basalt, Colorado vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 12.7% cheaper than Basalt, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,503 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Basalt, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Basalt, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, CO vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Basalt, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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