Palmdale, California vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 10.0% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $97,866 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington 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 Renton
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Palmdale, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher