Mesa, Arizona vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 21.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $124,949 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Mesa, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
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  21.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
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  Personal
  5.6% higher
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