Columbia, Maryland vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 11.2% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,579 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Columbia, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower