What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico should increase to $73,195 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.

RANCHOS DE TAOS vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 46.4% more expensive than Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,195 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Ranchos De Taos, NM vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Ranchos De Taos, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

76.0% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ranchos De Taos, NM vs. Palm Springs, CA

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