Spencer, Massachusetts vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 25.0% more expensive than Spencer, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,523 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Spencer, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Spencer, Massachusetts
Spencer, MA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Spencer, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower