Owego, New York vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 55.6% more expensive than Owego, New York.

You would need a salary of $77,811 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owego, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Owego, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Owego, New York
Owego, NY vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Owego, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  120.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher