Tampa, Florida vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 26.8% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,085 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Tampa, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher