Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.6% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,777 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher