Columbia, Missouri vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 46.4% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $353,615 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Columbia, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  143.5% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher