Palm Springs, California vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 7.7% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $46,151 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher