Minot, North Dakota vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 54.9% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $116,166 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Minot, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  152.0% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower