Magnolia, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 43.4% more expensive than Magnolia, Texas.

You would need a salary of $186,423 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Magnolia, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Magnolia, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Magnolia, Texas
Magnolia, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Magnolia, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  91.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher