Desert Palms, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 4.8% cheaper than Desert Palms, California.

You would need a salary of $71,373 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Palms, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Desert Palms, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
12% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Desert Palms, California
Desert Palms, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Desert Palms, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher