Santa Rosa, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 5.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $94,292 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher