What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE vs. PALM SPRINGS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs Palm Springs, California

Q: How much more expensive is Palm Springs compared to Mountlake Terrace?

You would need a salary of $75,911 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.2% more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,911 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

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• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

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66% more expensive in Palm Springs
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Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Palm Springs is:

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1.2% higher

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3.6% lower

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6.5% lower

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66.5% higher

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11.6% higher

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0.7% higher

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2.6% higher

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