Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 10.8% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $88,627 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
129% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  129.2% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher