Palmdale, California vs. Clinton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clinton, Iowa is 46.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $26,768 in Clinton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clinton, Iowa is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Clinton
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Clinton, IA
Compared to Palmdale, Clinton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  65.7% lower
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower