Aurora, Colorado vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 10.6% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,299 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Aurora, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower