Palmdale, California vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 3.7% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $51,863 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Quinta, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in La Quinta
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. La Quinta, CA
Compared to Palmdale, La Quinta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher