What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to New Bern, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to New Bern, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in New Bern, North Carolina should increase to $80,602 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.

NEW BERN vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bern, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 61.2% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,602 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to New Bern, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

190.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% higher

Commute

101.4% higher

Health

32.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bern, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Bern, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA

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