What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 203% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $40,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $63,337 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.

COLUMBIA vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 58.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,337 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Columbia, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

203.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

70.3% higher

Health

24.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Palm Springs, CA

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