What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida should increase to $84,684 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.

FORT LAUDERDALE vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 12.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,684 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.2% higher

Commute

0.5% lower

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Palm Springs, CA

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