Cost of Living Calculator - Merlin, Oregon vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 18.9% more expensive than Merlin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $59,448 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merlin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Merlin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Merlin, Oregon
Merlin, OR vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to Merlin, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
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  18.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  129.2% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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