Plano, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 20.5% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,266 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
104% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Plano, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  104.2% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher