Arvin, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 38.4% more expensive than Arvin, California.

You would need a salary of $69,183 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Arvin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Arvin, California
Arvin, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Arvin, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher