Niagara Falls, New York vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 63.6% more expensive than Niagara Falls, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,779 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niagara Falls, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Niagara Falls, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, NY vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Niagara Falls, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  334.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  114.2% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher