Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 5.9% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,046 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher