Chandler, Arizona vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 13.7% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $90,925 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Chandler, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher