Palm Desert, California vs. Williamsburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Williamsburg, Virginia is 18.8% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $40,607 in Williamsburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Williamsburg, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Williamsburg
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Williamsburg, VA
Compared to Palm Desert, Williamsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower