Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 30.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $189,463 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher