Denver, Colorado vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 4.7% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $188,451 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Denver, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher