Palmdale, CA Cost of Living


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Palmdale cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Palmdale, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Palmdale, CA

Housing costs in Palmdale?
A typical home costs $444,900, which is 31.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palmdale costs $2,210 per month, which is 54.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Palmdale?
To live comfortably in Palmdale, California, a minimum annual income of $85,320 for a family, and $69,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palmdale?
Palmdale, CA has a much higher cost of living than the US average. According to recent statistics, the cost of living in Palmdale is 131.5 compared to the US average of 100. This means that it can be more expensive to buy everyday items such as food and rent in Palmdale. Additionally, the median value for a home in Palmdale is $444,900 which is significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. Therefore, if you are looking to purchase a house in this area, it is important to consider the higher cost of living when making your decision.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalmdaleCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  98.9105.1100
  88.998.3100.0
  144.2234.8100.0
  $444,900$733,500$338,100
  113.6%102.4%100.0%
  179.7133.1100.0
  133.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for nine years and I haven't had any problems. The weather is hot during the summer we get real Summers during the winter it's cold and it's sometimes  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived here for many years and I wish I could move elsewhere. I have lived on both the east and west sides of this city. The west side is supposedly better and I  More

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Over 10 years ago

I live in West Palmdale, right by the mall and i just love it. The area is in need of more restaurants, preferably steak houses, a good old fashion Chinese restaurant  More

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