Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 91.1% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $95,571 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  687.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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