What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Belchertown, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Belchertown, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Belchertown, Massachusetts should increase to $63,352 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.

BELCHERTOWN vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Belchertown, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 26.7% more expensive than Belchertown, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,352 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belchertown, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Belchertown, Massachusetts

Belchertown, MA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Belchertown, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

34.7% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Belchertown, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Belchertown, MA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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