Palm Desert, California vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 13.6% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $113,603 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Palm Desert, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher