Niles, Michigan vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 63.4% more expensive than Niles, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $81,677 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Niles, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Niles, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Niles, Michigan
Niles, MI vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Niles, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  82.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher