Atlanta, Georgia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 22.3% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $256,788 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher