Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Highlands, North Carolina


The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 4.3% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $47,833 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Highlands
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Highlands, NC
Compared to Palm Springs, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% lower
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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