Dallas, Texas vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 32.5% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $264,950 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Dallas, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower