What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Portland, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $500,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $505,287 in Palm Springs, 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.

PORTLAND vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $505,287 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Portland, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

42.6% higher

Commute

0.2% higher

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Palm Springs, CA

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