Mesa, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 23.4% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $92,574 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Mesa, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher