Palm Desert, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 8.3% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $108,340 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher