Fairfax, Virginia vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 9.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,142 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower