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


The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 25.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $96,632 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Norfolk, VA
Compared to Palm Desert, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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