What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $250,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $311,743 in Palm Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 24.7% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $311,743 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Charlottesville, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% higher

Commute

80.7% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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