Palm Springs, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 31.7% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $173,830 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower