San Francisco, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 45.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $54,836 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower