Palm Springs is one of California’s most popular resort cities. It is also one of the most expensive. A lot of people dream of moving to (or retiring in) Palm Springs. If you are one such individual, then it’s essential that you do your research and find out how much it’s going to cost you to live there. There is a cost of living crisis at the moment, so taking time to learn about the area’s living costs will help you to avoid moving somewhere you can’t realistically afford to live.

Here is a financial guide for Palm Springs:

Property Prices

In Palm Springs, property prices are high. This is mainly due to the fact that many of the houses sold there are situated in residential estates, which are managed by private companies. You are not just paying for the cost of the house you are buying when you purchase real estate inside these developments, you are also paying for the luxury of the development’s amenities. According to the price guide from Residential Brokers, properties can be worth as much as $10,140,000. That said, there are still budget properties available.

Living Costs

Property prices in Palm Springs are 4% higher than the national average. Because of this, many of the people that live there are very wealthy (or at least, wealthier than the average American citizen). Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of luxury stores there. You can expect to find stores catering to wealthier individuals, like Whole Foods. There is a huge Whole Foods supermarket in Palm Springs. There are many other stores like this, too. If you are on a budget, you can save money by going to farmer’s markets, instead of shopping in supermarkets.

Getting Around

You don’t have to have a car in Palm Springs. While it is a large city, you can quite comfortably get around on a bicycle. You can also use the city’s highly efficient public transport system. That said, if you do want a car, then fuel prices are relatively affordable there. They are more or less the same as they are anywhere else in California. Of course, there are fluctuations in the cost of fuel, but that is the same everywhere you go. If you plan on using public transport, then it’s a good idea to invest in an annual bus pass, so you can save money.

Nights Out

Because many of the people that live in Palm Springs are wealthier than the average American, restaurants, and bars tend to be a little more expensive than they are in other places. That said, you can still enjoy a good night out without breaking the bank if you shop wisely. If possible, try to use coupons in restaurants. When you are out in bars or clubs, try to pre-drink. Pre-drinking will save you the trouble of having to spend a fortune on overpriced drinks in the club.

Palm Springs is a very desirable place to live. As with many of America’s most desirable cities, it is expensive. However, if you are sensible with your money, you can live there quite comfortably without spending a fortune. The biggest expense you’ll have to deal with is the cost of buying a new house.