Cost of Living Calculator - Bristol, Virginia vs Desert Center, California


The cost of living in Desert Center, California is 29.6% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,628 in Desert Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Center, California is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Desert Center
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs Desert Center, CA
Compared to Bristol, Desert Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  81.3% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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