What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Pasadena, California?

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Pasadena, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Pasadena, California could decrease to $36,006 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PASADENA vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Pasadena, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 28.0% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $36,006 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Pasadena, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Pasadena, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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