Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 23.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $19,876 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Arlington, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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