Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Athens, Texas


The cost of living in Athens, Texas is 38.0% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $30,989 in Athens, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Texas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Athens
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Athens, TX
Compared to Palmdale, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  62.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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