Fresno, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 29.5% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $518,103 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Fresno, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher