Palm Springs, California vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 42.2% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $20,220 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Palm Springs, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower