Kennewick, Washington vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 33.8% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $153,840 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Kennewick, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.8% higher
  Commute
  114.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher