Madison, Wisconsin vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 32.0% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $65,976 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Madison, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher