Palmdale, California vs. Gardena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardena, California is 16.6% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $58,289 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Gardena
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Gardena, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower