Longmont, Colorado vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 9.3% more expensive than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,655 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Longmont, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
94% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Longmont, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  94.3% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower