New York, New York vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 20.6% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $119,039 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to New York, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower