Richmond, Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 39.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,499 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Richmond, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  55.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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