What is a pro or con of living in California City, Californiacompared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 111% more expensive in California City.

What salary do I need to live in California City, California copmared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $40,000 in Altoona, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,299 in California City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALTOONA vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 30.7% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,299 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in California City
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, PA vs. California City, CA

Compared to Altoona, California City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

119.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.3% higher

Commute

47.2% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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