Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 12.4% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,197 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
91% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.5% higher
  Commute
  92.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower