Huntsville, Alabama vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 47.5% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $148 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher