Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 45.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,984 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Springfield, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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