Arlington, Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 17.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,399 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Arlington, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower