Surprise, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 24.3% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $93,262 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Surprise, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher