Palm Springs, California vs. Big Island, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Island, Virginia is 38.3% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $46,244 in Big Island, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Island, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Big Island
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Big Island, VA
Compared to Palm Springs, Big Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower