| | Palm Springs, CA | Kansas City, MO | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 88.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 96.8 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 185.9 | 67.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $619,300 | $222,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,390.0% | 10,140.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 130.1 | 88.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.1 | 92.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Palm Springs 
12 Reviews
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
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
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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Reviews for Kansas City 
83 Reviews
I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a More
KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with More
I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is More
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