Palm Springs, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 41.0% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $71,942 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Waco
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Palm Springs, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower