What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Tempe, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Tempe, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Tempe, Arizona should increase to $59,414 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TEMPE vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Tempe, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 18.8% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,414 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Tempe, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.5% higher

Commute

20.4% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Tempe, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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