What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Bristol, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 135% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Bristol, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Bristol, Connecticut should increase to $65,524 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.

BRISTOL vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bristol, Connecticut vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 31.0% more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $65,524 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Bristol, Connecticut

Bristol, CT vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Bristol, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

111.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

24.0% higher

Health

23.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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