Cullowhee, North Carolina vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 37.1% more expensive than Cullowhee, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,562 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Cullowhee, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Cullowhee, North Carolina
Cullowhee, NC vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Cullowhee, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  163.5% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher