Palmdale, California vs. Emmett, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emmett, Idaho is 25.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $44,715 in Emmett, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emmett, Idaho is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Emmett
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Emmett, ID
Compared to Palmdale, Emmett is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower