Austin, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 1.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,298 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Austin, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher