Madison, Alabama vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 33.5% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $144,183 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Madison, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  122.7% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher