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SANTA MONICA vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Monica, California vs. Palm Springs, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is
50.8%
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California.
You would need a salary of
$39,367
in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Palm Springs is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
75.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
41.0% higher
Commute
16.0% lower
Health
3.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.2% higher
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