Midland, Michigan vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 56.3% more expensive than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,154 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Midland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Midland, Michigan
Midland, MI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Midland, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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