Decatur, Georgia vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 29.2% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $64,587 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Decatur, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher