Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 12.7% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $123,950 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
105% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  105.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher