Cave Creek, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 14.9% cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,795 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Cave Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Cave Creek, Arizona
Cave Creek, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Cave Creek, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher