What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $95,000 in San Diego, California could decrease to $79,246 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN DIEGO vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 16.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $79,246 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to San Diego, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% higher

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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San Diego, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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