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


The cost of living in Tappahannock, Virginia is 29.1% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $141,700 in Tappahannock, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tappahannock, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Tappahannock
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Tappahannock, VA
Compared to Palm Desert, Tappahannock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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