Dayton, Ohio vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 85.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $277,426 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Dayton, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  516.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  121.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher