St. Michael, Minnesota vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 25.3% more expensive than St. Michael, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $125,281 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Michael, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than St. Michael, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in St. Michael, Minnesota
St. Michael, MN vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to St. Michael, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower