Retiring in Palm Springs, California

Overview

Midcentury desert glamour with golf courses and mountain views minutes from downtown.

Home Price

Homes in Palm Springs typically range from $440k to $791k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Palm Springs's cost of living index is 107.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 104°F and winter daytime temperatures around 67°F, with low humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 68/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Palm Springs scores a safety index of 49.7/100 and a political stability score of 5.0/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 11 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Hiking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Museums

Things to Consider

• Extreme summer heat
• Higher cost of living for the desert