California, Maryland vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 28.2% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $96,126 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Palmdale
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to California, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  90.8% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower