Palm Springs, California vs. Cave Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 17.6% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $141,076 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Cave Creek
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower