What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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WEST HARTFORD vs. PALM DESERT
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Hartford, Connecticut vs Palm Desert, California

Q: How much more expensive is Palm Desert compared to West Hartford?

You would need a salary of $55,282 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 10.6% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,282 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.

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

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in West Hartford, Connecticut

West Hartford, CT vs Palm Desert, CA

Compared to West Hartford, Palm Desert is:

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10.6% higher

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7.7% lower

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22.5% higher

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8.0% lower

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15.7% higher

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23.4% lower

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12.1% lower

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