Arlington, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 30.5% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $215,253 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Arlington, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  56.8% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower