Sonoma, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 21.2% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $787,986 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower