Lexington, Virginia vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 44.1% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $223,366 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Lexington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Lexington, Virginia
Lexington, VA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lexington, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  115.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher