Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 7.4% cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,824 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Happy Valley, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower