Boulder, Colorado vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 20.2% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $798,329 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Boulder, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower