Palmdale, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 16.4% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $87,319 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower