Palmdale, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 28.2% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $64,106 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in New York
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Palmdale, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher