Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 43.2% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $42,974 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Fayetteville, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  107.5% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher