The Villages, Florida vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 33.2% more expensive than The Villages, Florida.

You would need a salary of $99,924 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Villages, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than The Villages, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Palmdale
than in The Villages, Florida
The Villages, FL vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to The Villages, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  113.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher