What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $100,461 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scott township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 33.9% more expensive than Scott township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,461 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scott township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Scott township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Scott township (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania

Scott Township (Allegheny County), PA vs Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Scott Township (Allegheny County), Palm Desert is:

Homeowner

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33.9% higher

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

104.4% higher

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

15.3% higher

Health

1.6% lower

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Personal

9.9% higher

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