What is a pro or con of living in Palmdale, Californiacompared to Huntsville, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Palmdale.

What salary do I need to live in Palmdale, California copmared to Huntsville, Alabama?

A salary of $60,000 in Huntsville, Alabama should increase to $86,990 in Palmdale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HUNTSVILLE vs. PALMDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntsville, Alabama vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 45.0% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,990 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL vs. Palmdale, CA

Compared to Huntsville, Palmdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.1% higher

Commute

123.0% higher

Health

28.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Huntsville, Alabama vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Huntsville, AL vs. Palmdale, CA

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