Long Beach, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 15.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $67,278 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Long Beach, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher