Madras, Oregon vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 54.5% more expensive than Madras, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $77,262 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madras, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Madras, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Madras, Oregon
Madras, OR vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Madras, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  137.4% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher