Alpine, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 18.0% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $143,474 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Alpine, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower