Durango, Colorado vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 10.3% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,159 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
161% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Durango, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  161.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher