Palm Springs, California vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 22.6% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $38,677 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower