Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 8.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,300 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Palmdale
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower