McKinney, Texas vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 19.5% more expensive than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,773 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than McKinney, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
95% more expensive in Palmdale
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Mckinney, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  95.3% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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