Cost of Living Calculator - Roanoke, Virginia vs Desert Palms, California


The cost of living in Desert Palms, California is 68.4% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $126,321 in Desert Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Palms, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Desert Palms
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs Desert Palms, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Desert Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  94.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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