Ithaca, New York vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 33.6% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,819 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Ithaca, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  122.4% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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