What is a pro or con of living in Palmdale, Californiacompared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in Palmdale.

What salary do I need to live in Palmdale, California copmared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

A salary of $65,000 in Morehead City, North Carolina should increase to $90,931 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.

MOREHEAD CITY vs. PALMDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 39.9% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,931 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC vs. Palmdale, CA

Compared to Morehead City, Palmdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.6% higher

Commute

209.3% higher

Health

31.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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