Lakewood, Colorado vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 3.0% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,501 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower