Thermal, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 35.4% more expensive than Thermal, California.

You would need a salary of $67,713 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thermal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Thermal, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Thermal, California
Thermal, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Thermal, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher