Redwood City, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 51.8% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $48,216 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower