What is a pro or con of living in Palmdale, Californiacompared to Marlborough, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 78% more expensive in Palmdale.

What salary do I need to live in Palmdale, California copmared to Marlborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Marlborough, Massachusetts should increase to $53,893 in Palmdale, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARLBOROUGH vs. PALMDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 7.8% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,893 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
78% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Marlborough, MA vs. Palmdale, CA

Compared to Marlborough, Palmdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

79.0% higher

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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