Palmdale, California vs. Fort Stockton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Stockton, Texas is 40.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $29,772 in Fort Stockton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Stockton, Texas is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Fort Stockton
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Fort Stockton, TX
Compared to Palmdale, Fort Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  59.9% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower