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


The cost of living in Christiansburg, Virginia is 29.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $52,895 in Christiansburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Christiansburg, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Christiansburg
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Christiansburg, VA
Compared to Palm Desert, Christiansburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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