Palmdale, California vs. Longmont, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longmont, Colorado is 8.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $45,741 in Longmont, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longmont, Colorado is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% cheaper in Longmont
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Longmont, CO
Compared to Palmdale, Longmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  48.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher