Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 40.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,042 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Blacksburg, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  109.5% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher