Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Goldendale, Washington


The cost of living in Goldendale, Washington is 35.6% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $48,308 in Goldendale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goldendale, Washington is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Goldendale
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Goldendale, WA
Compared to Palmdale, Goldendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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