Palmdale, California vs. Goodyear, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goodyear, Arizona is 11.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $44,030 in Goodyear, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goodyear, Arizona is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Goodyear
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Goodyear, AZ
Compared to Palmdale, Goodyear is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower