Indian Wells, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 26.4% cheaper than Indian Wells, California.

You would need a salary of $36,814 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indian Wells, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Indian Wells, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Indian Wells, California
Indian Wells, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Indian Wells, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower