Palm Desert, California vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 6.5% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $127,773 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower