Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 35.7% more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $135,700 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Wauwatosa, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher