Sun City West, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 25.9% more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,935 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun City West, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Sun City West, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher