Palmdale, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.7% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $86,487 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher