Palm Springs vs Tijuana
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United States
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MexicoPalm Springs, United States compared with Tijuana, Mexico: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Nomad score | 5.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,650 / mo | $2,261 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 39° / 26°C | 42° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 34 Good | 80 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Average high | 30°C | 20.5°C |
| Average low | 17.9°C | 13°C |
| Precipitation | 18 mm / mo | 30 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 342 h / mo | 309 h / mo |
| Humidity | 29% | 72% |
| Rain days | 1.4 / mo | 3.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.8 km/h | 17 km/h |
US
Palm Springs · average high by month
J 19
F 21
M 23
A 30
M 34
J 39
J 42
A 41
S 37
O 31
N 24
D 20
MX
Tijuana · average high by month
J 17
F 18
M 17
A 19
M 19
J 22
J 24
A 25
S 25
O 23
N 21
D 18
Air quality
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| US AQI | 34 | 80 |
| PM2.5 | 4.5 µg/m³ | 30.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.9 µg/m³ | 42.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 43 µg/m³ | 64 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Startup Scene | 4.2 | 6.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Air Conditioning | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| Green Spaces | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Weather | 4.5 | 7.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.9 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Accommodation Cost | 3.0 | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living | 3.3 | 6.5 |
| Currency Stability | 9.6 | 6.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.4 | 7.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.1 | 6.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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MX
Tijuana
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| Culture | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 7.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 6.4 | 8.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 6.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Internet Speed | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.9 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Food Scene | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.6 | 5.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Healthcare | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 3.5 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.0 | 7.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.2 | 3.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 9.1 | 5.6 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 4.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.1 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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MX
Tijuana
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| Air Quality | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Cleanliness | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| Family Friendly | 7.0 | 4.9 |
| Language Barrier | 9.4 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 6.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Female Friendly | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 4.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Cycling | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Public Transit | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 5.3 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Palm Springs
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MX
Tijuana
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| Coworking Quality | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 8.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Jeans | $60 per pair | $40 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $45 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $100 per pair | $69 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Dining Out | $120 per month | $46 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Cinema Ticket | $14 per ticket | $4.58 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Coffee | $5.50 per cup | $2.00 per cup |
| Beer | $7.00 per pint | $1.72 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20 per meal | $4.58 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $80 per meal | $34 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $6.30 per meal |
| Apples | $4.00 per kg | $2.58 per kg |
| Bread | $4.00 per loaf | $1.43 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.50 per bottle | $0.86 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.20 per liter | $1.26 per liter |
| Rice | $3.00 per kg | $1.14 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $5.72 per kg |
| Beef | $18 per kg | $6.87 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $18 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Groceries | $350 per month | $160 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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MX
Tijuana
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| Health Insurance | $100 per month | $46 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $120 per visit | $23 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $15 per purchase | $5.72 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Housing | $950 per month | $315 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,900 per month | $446 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,500 per month | $859 per month |
| Coworking Space | $300 per month | $143 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,600 per month | $458 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Internet & Mobile | $70 per month | $34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Leisure Activities | $50 per month | $29 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Haircut | $25 per visit | $8.58 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.00 per kg | $3.43 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Mobile Plan | $50 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $70 per month | $29 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $35 one-time | $8.58 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $50 per month | $31 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $30 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Transportation | $60 per month | $57 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.00 per trip | $1.72 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.50 per km | $0.57 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $60 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $12 per trip | $4.58 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.40 per liter | $1.32 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $40 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Palm Springs
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Tijuana
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| Utilities | $180 per month | $69 per month |