Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Columbus, Georgia


The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 38.1% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $43,304 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Columbus
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Columbus, GA
Compared to Palm Desert, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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