Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Barstow, California


The cost of living in Barstow, California is 32.7% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $50,448 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Barstow
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Barstow, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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