Palmdale, California vs. Caldwell, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caldwell, Idaho is 21.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $85,992 in Caldwell, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caldwell, Idaho is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Caldwell
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Caldwell, ID
Compared to Palmdale, Caldwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  50.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower