What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Palm Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Palm Springs, California?

A salary of $84,000 in Palm Springs, California should increase to $153,184 in San Francisco, 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.

PALM SPRINGS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Springs, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 82.4% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $153,184 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Palm Springs, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

232.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.4% lower

Commute

21.6% higher

Health

31.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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