San Jose, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 37.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $62,233 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to San Jose, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher