Palmdale, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 23.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $57,605 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Dallas
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Palmdale, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher