Atlanta, Georgia vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 20.2% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $96,161 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher