New York, New York vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 22.0% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,998 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Palmdale
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to New York, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% lower
      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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower