What is a pro or con of living in Palmdale, Californiacompared to Orange, Connecticut?

Transportation is 63% more expensive in Palmdale.

What salary do I need to live in Palmdale, California copmared to Orange, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Orange, Connecticut should increase to $50,890 in Palmdale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ORANGE vs. PALMDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Orange, Connecticut vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 1.8% more expensive than Orange, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $50,890 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Orange, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
63% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Orange, Connecticut

Orange, CT vs. Palmdale, CA

Compared to Orange, Palmdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

63.5% higher

Health

26.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.3% lower

Cost of Food

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