Palm Springs, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 18.8% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $103,176 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower