Carrollton, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 27.8% more expensive than Carrollton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,794 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrollton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Carrollton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Carrollton, Texas
Carrollton, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Carrollton, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  92.0% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher