San Antonio, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 46.4% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $120,078 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Palmdale
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  81.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher