Palmdale, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 12.2% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $56,084 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher