Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Connecticut vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 26.2% more expensive than Portland, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $94,675 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Portland, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Portland, Connecticut
Portland, CT vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Portland, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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