Cost of Living Calculator - Clifton, New Jersey vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 4.4% more expensive than Clifton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $97,137 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clifton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Clifton, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, NJ vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Clifton, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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