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SANTA CRUZ vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Palm Springs, California

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 34.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $32,875 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, CA vs Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Santa Cruz, Palm Springs is:

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34.3% lower

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10.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.8% higher

Commute

17.7% higher

Health

20.1% lower

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Personal

0.6% higher

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