What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Wallingford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Wallingford, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Wallingford, Connecticut should increase to $60,216 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WALLINGFORD vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 20.4% more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,216 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, CT vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Wallingford, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

27.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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