Lancaster, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 34.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,092 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Lancaster, Texas
Lancaster, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher