What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 70% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charles Town, West Virginia should increase to $58,839 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.

CHARLES TOWN vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 17.7% more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,839 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town, WV vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Charles Town, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.1% higher

Commute

7.1% lower

Health

29.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charles Town, WV vs. Palm Springs, CA

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