Palmdale, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 7.1% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $68,268 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Prescott
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Palmdale, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  45.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower