Lake Wales, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 56.1% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,063 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Lake Wales, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher