Palmdale, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 34.0% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $270,665 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower