Des Moines, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 1.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,682 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Des Moines, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.1% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower