Palm Springs, CA Cost of Living


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Palm Springs cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Palm Springs, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Palm Springs, CA

Housing costs in Palm Springs?
A typical home costs $619,300, which is 83.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.6% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palm Springs costs $1,740 per month, which is 21.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Palm Springs?
To live comfortably in Palm Springs, California, a minimum annual income of $118,800 for a family, and $55,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palm Springs?
Palm Springs, CA has an overall high cost of living due to higher than normal real estate values as well as higher than average sales tax rates both locally and throughout California making it one of the most expensive cities in America if one is looking for a primary residence or family home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalm SpringsCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  100.1105.1100
  87.398.3100.0
  185.9234.8100.0
  $619,300$733,500$338,100
  113.9%102.4%100.0%
  130.1133.1100.0
  112.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

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Over 4 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

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Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

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