Palmdale, California vs. Medford, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, New York is 5.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $47,110 in Medford, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, New York is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Medford
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Medford, NY
Compared to Palmdale, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher