Palm Springs, California vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 28.5% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $35,762 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Tucson
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Palm Springs, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower