Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 15.8% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $42,078 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Tempe
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm_Springs, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Palm_Springs, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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