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
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher