Edwards AFB, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 22.8% more expensive than Edwards AFB, California.

You would need a salary of $61,391 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwards AFB, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Edwards AFB, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Edwards AFB, California
Edwards Afb, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Edwards Afb, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher