What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $61,944 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.

WEST PALM BEACH vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 23.9% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $61,944 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to West Palm Beach, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.3% higher

Commute

2.1% higher

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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