Palm Springs, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 20.8% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $90,583 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Arlington
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Palm Springs, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher