Seattle, Washington vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 20.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,869 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Seattle, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.6% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower