Belford, New Jersey vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 8.3% more expensive than Belford, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,160 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belford, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Belford, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
72% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Belford, New Jersey
Belford, NJ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Belford, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower