Palmdale, California vs. West Valley City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Valley City, Utah is 15.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $50,510 in West Valley City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Valley City, Utah is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in West Valley City
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. West Valley City, UT
Compared to Palmdale, West Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower