Palmdale, California vs. Indian Wells, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indian Wells, California is 35.8% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $67,909 in Indian Wells, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indian Wells, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Indian Wells
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Indian Wells, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Indian Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher