Goodyear, Arizona vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 13.6% more expensive than Goodyear, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,779 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodyear, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Goodyear, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Goodyear, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher