Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 12.6% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $95,676 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Washington
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Palm Springs, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% higher
      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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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