Palmdale, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 7.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $46,236 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher