Tucson, Arizona vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 39.8% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $139,812 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Tucson, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher