Hartford, Connecticut vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 40.9% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,472 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Hartford, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower