Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 10.8% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $83,072 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Palm Springs, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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