Palmdale, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 17.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $123,992 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Palmdale, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower