Cost of Living Calculator - College Station, Texas vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 48.6% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $111,444 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Palmdale
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to College Station, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  156.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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