Palmdale, California vs. Chandler, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chandler, Arizona is 12.0% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $87,985 in Chandler, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chandler, Arizona is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Chandler
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Chandler, AZ
Compared to Palmdale, Chandler is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower