Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 18.0% more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $118,043 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
71% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Oro Valley, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher