Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Kentucky vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 63.1% more expensive than Springfield, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $122,358 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Springfield, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Springfield, Kentucky
Springfield, KY vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Springfield, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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