Chesterton, Indiana vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 31.9% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $98,922 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Chesterton, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher