Dallas, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 30.2% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,990 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Dallas, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower