Leawood, Kansas vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.7% more expensive than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $137,257 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Leawood, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Leawood, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower