Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 51.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $151,186 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to College Station, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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