Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 9.7% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $93,221 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher