Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Georgia vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 61.6% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,825 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Columbus, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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