Los Angeles, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 24.1% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $75,936 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher