Palm Springs, California vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 4.3% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $31,570 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower